PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Koch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edgars Simans's chin.

Simans
vs
Koch

188 cm
23
180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
162 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgars Simans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Koch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simans has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Simans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koch.
Simans appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Koch. Those never looked like landing.
Koch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simans. Simans obviously looking to wear him down.

Koch has managed to clinch.
Koch wants to stall.
Simans tries for a takedown but Koch manages to get underhooks.
Simans taking a breather.
Simans misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Koch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simans checks a low kick from Koch.
Simans feinted with a counter takedown.
Simans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been informed that Koch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch moves out of range of the body kick.
As Simans backs off Koch throws a huge counter combo but Simans manages to avoid it all.
Koch scoring well with a low kick there.

Koch darts in and clinches Simans up against the cage.
Koch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simans looking to stall.
Simans misses with some punches.
Koch blocking some punches.
Koch misses with an elbow over the top.
Koch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simans scores with a shoulder strike.
Koch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koch has a couple of punches blocked by Simans.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simans.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koch breaks the clinch.
Simans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koch looks to score with a jab to the body but Simans is just out of range.
Koch misses with a straight right.
Koch scores with a sloppy right hand. Simans should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koch throws a leg kick which misses Simans's front leg but catches the back leg as Simans tries to avoid it.
Koch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simans moves away.
Simans misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Simans.
Simans lands a nice looking body kick.
Koch loads up on a big right hand but Simans slips the punch.
Simans lands a leg kick that knocks Koch off balance momentarily.
Koch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans checks a leg kick.
Simans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koch.
Jacob Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koch misses with a lunging right hand

so Simans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koch controls Simans momentarily but Simans frees himself.
Simans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Koch working for submissions but it's allowed Simans to get to half guard.
Koch trying to control but Simans postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koch trying to control from the bottom.
Koch wants to get back to full guard.
Simans not doing much here.
Koch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simans is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koch taking some punishment here, with Simans in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Simans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Simans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koch.
Koch misses with a low kick.
It looked like Simans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simans lands a two punch combo.

Simans tries to keep at a distance but Koch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simans lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simans.
Koch wants to stall.

Simans has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koch tries to escape the position.
Simans punches Koch on the ear.
Simans has the hooks in. Koch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Koch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koch working to try and regain half guard.
Simans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Simans lands a big elbow.
Koch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koch keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Koch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Simans is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koch is surviving well by controlling Simans's body position as best he can.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans pushes him away.

Simans is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koch is surviving well by controlling Simans's body position as best he can.
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koch tries to reverse the position but Simans maintains control.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simans looking to finish Koch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Koch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans avoids the attempt from Koch to control.
Koch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Simans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koch is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simans is staying active.
Simans lands a heavy elbow.
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koch is looking to escape.
Koch wants to control but Simans is having none of it.
Simans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koch is working to get back to half guard.
Koch wants to control but Simans is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Simans dominated that second round.
That's time! Simans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Simans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koch looks to score with a jab to the body but Simans is just out of range.
Koch misses with a hook.
Simans lands with a straight right. Koch didn't see that one coming.
Jacob Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koch swings for the body but Simans moves out of range.

Koch forces Simans back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Simans.
Koch is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Simans gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Simans trying to pass the guard but Koch defending well.
Koch is trying to control but can't.
Simans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koch can do to turn this around?
Koch tries to roll over but Simans keeps him under control.
Simans works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch taking shots to the head.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.

Simans working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Edgars Simans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simans is landing with some decent strikes but Koch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simans unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch is in a horrible position here. Simans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Simans prevents Koch from getting the reversal.
Simans looking to control but Koch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koch tries to reverse the position but Simans maintains control.
Simans with shots to the head and body - Koch looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simans lands a nice shot to the head.
Koch tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans dominating with strikes here.
Koch is looking to improve his position but Simans isn't that keen on the idea.
Simans landing punches.
Edgars Simans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Jacob Koch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simans tries to control but Koch wriggling away.
Simans raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Simans working for a guillotine from mount but Koch is in no mood to give up.
Koch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Koch has his hands clasped together around Simans's back. He's all about the action.
Koch wants to control but Simans passes into side.
Simans working the head with strikes.
Simans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Koch wants to control but Simans postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Simans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Simans!
Edgars Simans took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Soon, you how my baby. Your tits are already full of milk. '.